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ONE-PIECE CONTOUR SLINGS
Positioning the Model No. 9746 Hammock
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or Model No. 9747 Hammock w/Commode
O
Opening (FIGURE 2)
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T
1. Position the patient in the center of the bed and
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laying flat on his/her back.
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2. Fold the sling in half (length-wise) and place the
R
sling beside the patient.
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NOTE: The closed-end or commode opening of
L
the sling with positioning handle should be
I
facing the patient when folded.
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Positioning
G
Handle
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FIGURE 2 - POSITIONING THE SLING
ONE-PIECE CONTOUR SLINGS (Cont.)
Top Edge of
Sling
Sling
Hooks
Commode
Opening
Sling
Hooks
Bottom Edge
of Sling
3. The top edge of the sling fabric should be slightly
above the patient's head.
4. The bottom edge of the sling fabric should then
be a few inches above the back of the patient's
knees.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that two (2)
assistants (One [1] on each side of the bed) be
used when positioning the patient on a sling.
The bed rails may also be raised to minimize
patient movement.
5. With one (1) assistant holding the patient, the
second assistant pushes the folded sling under
the patient without rolling him/her over.
Positioning the Patient on the Sling with or
without Commode Opening
NOTE: Use the following method to easily move
the patient and avoid strain to yourself.
1. If the patient is to roll to their LEFT-SIDE, then
elevate the patient's RIGHT KNEE until the right
foot is flat on the bed (FIGURE 3).
FIGURE 3 - ROLLING PATIENT ONTO
HIS/HER SIDE
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